CVE-2025-49700: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Microsoft

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2024
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Word=2016

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49700?

CVE-2025-49700 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49700?

To fix CVE-2025-49700, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Microsoft Office products.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49700?

CVE-2025-49700 affects multiple Microsoft Office products including Office LTSC 2021, Office LTSC 2024, Office 2019, and Word 2016.

4

Can CVE-2025-49700 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-49700 allows unauthorized attackers to execute code locally, indicating a potential for local exploitation.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-49700?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-49700 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Microsoft Word.

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